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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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